20 episodes
Book Review KMUW
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Journalist and book reviewer Suzanne Perez reviews the latest books and such for KMUW on air and right here. Discover new reviews on alternate Mondays.
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In ‘Grief is for People,” Sloane Crosley mourns her best friend
Book reviewer Suzanne Perez says Sloane Crosley's "Grief is for People" is a poignant and smartly written memoir that will resonate with anyone who has experienced a personal loss.
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‘Wolf at the Table’ is a wearisome look at a dysfunctional family
Adam Rapp's newest novel, "Wolf at the Table," promises to be an eerie, serial killer novel but turns out to be a wandering family tale.
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'SNL' star Leslie Jones holds nothing back in her memoir. Definitely get this one on audio
In the audio version of her memoir, comedian and former "Saturday Night Live" cast member Leslie Jones speaks with honesty and emotion about her life and career.
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In ‘Somehow,’ author Anne Lamott explores love in all its forms
KMUW book reviewer Suzanne Perez says Anne Lamott's newest book of essays, "Somehow: Thoughts on Love," is just as warm and witty as her past collections.
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‘Monstrilio’ explores the grotesque sides of love and loss
Book reviewer Suzanne Perez says "Monstrilio," a debut novel by Mexican author Gerardo Samano Cordova, is perfect for fans of "Shark Heart," "Nightbitch," or the disturbingly fantastical movie, "Poor Things."
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Rita Bullwinkel’s “Headshot” is an absolute knockout of a novel
Book reviewer Suzanne Perez says "Headshot" by Rita Bullwinkel is a one-of-a-kind reading experience — crisp, lyrical, almost poetic.